These are young people in Highland as well as the rest of the UK. They are not young offenders but young people who have been groomed and exploited no matter how they present. We have a duty to protect them. Please visit http://www.hcpc.scot  for local reporting https://twitter.com/crimestopscot/status/1302889294047186945

These young people do not appear as victims, they are often arrested for carrying drugs, money or weapons to protect themselves. Girls as well as boys may be involved in being criminally and sexually exploited. We have a responsibility to all our young people to protect them

Many are targeted because of their perceived vulnerability whilst others are targeted simply for a sense of belonging and reward. Once they are trapped it is really difficult to help them get out of the ‘network’. Please contact us for more info if you’re interested.